{"id":67651,"date":"2025-07-02T22:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/windhoek-namibie\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T14:49:46","slug":"windhoek-namibie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/","title":{"rendered":"Windhoek, Namibia: what to see and do in the Namibian capital?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windhoek, the <strong>capital of Namibia<\/strong>, is often regarded as a mere stopping-off point before setting off on a road trip to the country&#8217;s wide open spaces. Yet this dynamic city of contrasts is well worth a visit. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"827d74\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #827d74;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3767555-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"windhoek church\" class=\"wp-image-64854 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3767555-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3767555-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3767555.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its colonial architecture, bustling markets, fascinating museums and nearby nature parks, Windhoek is sure to surprise.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to see and do in Windhoek? Here&#8217;s a guide to the must-sees, so you can make the most of your time in Namibia&#8217;s capital. <\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Where_is_Windhoek_in_Namibia\" >Where is Windhoek in Namibia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Discover_Windhoeks_history_and_architecture\" >Discover Windhoek&#8217;s history and architecture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Christuskirche_the_citys_icon\" >Christuskirche, the city&#8217;s icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Independence_Memorial_Museum_delve_into_Namibian_history\" >Independence Memorial Museum: delve into Namibian history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Namibia_Craft_Center_the_ideal_place_to_bring_back_souvenirs\" >Namibia Craft Center: the ideal place to bring back souvenirs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Post_Street_Mall_and_its_famous_meteorites\" >Post Street Mall and its famous meteorites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Explore_Windhoek_with_a_guided_tour\" >Explore Windhoek with a guided tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Where_to_sleep_in_Windhoek\" >Where to sleep in Windhoek?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/windhoek-namibie\/#Why_go_to_Windhoek_the_capital_of_Namibia\" >Why go to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Windhoek_in_Namibia\"><\/span>Where is Windhoek in Namibia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windhoek is located in <strong>central Namibia<\/strong>. It is <strong>about 40 km north of Hosea Kutako international airport<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its central location, Windhoek is an ideal gateway to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namibie-en-liberte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Namibia<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its strategic location makes it an important crossroads linking the different regions of Namibia: to the north towards Etosha National Park, to the west towards the <strong>Atlantic coast and Swakopmund<\/strong>, and to the south towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/sesriem-sossusvlei-namibia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14898\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Sossusvlei dunes<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Windhoeks_history_and_architecture\"><\/span><strong>Discover Windhoek&#8217;s history and architecture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christuskirche_the_citys_icon\"><\/span><strong>Christuskirche, the city&#8217;s icon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s impossible to miss <strong>Christuskirche<\/strong>, one of Windhoek&#8217;s landmarks. This Lutheran church, built in 1910, boasts an original architecture blending neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau styles. Situated on a hill in the heart of the city, it offers an interesting panoramic view of Windhoek.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Independence_Memorial_Museum_delve_into_Namibian_history\"><\/span><strong>Independence Memorial Museum: delve into Namibian history<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to understand Namibia&#8217;s turbulent past, head for <strong>the Independence Memorial Museum<\/strong>. This museum traces the country&#8217;s struggle for independence from German and South African colonization.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; Its <strong>panoramic caf\u00e9 <\/strong>on the top floor offers <strong>a breathtaking view of the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Namibia_Craft_Center_the_ideal_place_to_bring_back_souvenirs\"><\/span><strong>Namibia Craft Center: the ideal place to bring back souvenirs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of Windhoek, the <strong>Namibia Craft Center<\/strong> is a covered market featuring over 40 stalls selling authentic Namibian crafts such as wood carvings, beaded jewelry and traditional textiles. It&#8217;s the ideal place to buy souvenirs while supporting the local economy, with a large proportion of sales going directly back to the artisans. The center also houses a cosy caf\u00e9, perfect for a gourmet break after your shopping spree.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_Street_Mall_and_its_famous_meteorites\"><\/span><strong>Post Street Mall and its famous meteorites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy a spot of shopping? Head for <strong>Post Street Mall<\/strong>, Windhoek&#8217;s main shopping street. Here you&#8217;ll find numerous boutiques, but above all a line-up of <strong>Gibeon meteorites<\/strong>, fragments of iron that fell from the sky thousands of years ago and are displayed in the open air. A sight not to be missed!   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"847569\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #847569;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Namibia\" class=\"wp-image-3457 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824-512x384.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Windhoek_with_a_guided_tour\"><\/span><strong>Explore Windhoek with a guided tour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make sure you don&#8217;t miss out on any of Windhoek&#8217;s highlights, we recommend a <strong>guided tour of the city and the township of Katutura<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This immersive tour takes in the <strong>capital&#8217;s historic sites<\/strong> while exploring local life in Katutura, a lively district where Namibia&#8217;s history comes to life.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompanied by a guide, you&#8217;ll learn more about <strong>Namibian culture<\/strong> and sample local specialties.  <\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"311613\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Windhoek\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_in_Windhoek\"><\/span><strong>Where to sleep in Windhoek?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We highly recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/pension-uhland.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">the Hotel Uhland<\/a><\/strong>an ideal address for a comfortable, low-cost stay. The rooms are spacious and pleasant, and the communal areas, both indoor and outdoor (with swimming pool), are perfect for relaxing after a day&#8217;s exploring. You&#8217;ll feel right at home!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another advantage is that the hotel is only a <strong>20-minute walk from the city center<\/strong>, making it easy to visit Windhoek without having to take a cab. What&#8217;s more, there are plenty of restaurants close by, and you can even have food delivered to your door if you follow the advice of the hosts. An excellent address for a stay in Windhoek!  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"977e6a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #977e6a;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Namibia\" class=\"wp-image-3463 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820-512x384.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_go_to_Windhoek_the_capital_of_Namibia\"><\/span><strong>Why go to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windhoek is a must on any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3413\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">road trip in Namibia<\/a>, for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>This is your arrival and departure point<\/strong>: the country&#8217;s only international airport is located here, so you&#8217;ll inevitably be passing through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This is the place to rent your vehicle<\/strong>: all rental agencies are located close to the airport. If you&#8217;re renting a 4&#215;4 with a roof tent, please allow extra time to get to grips with the vehicle before setting off to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3300\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etosha Park<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This is a strategic point for shopping<\/strong>: outside the big cities, you&#8217;ll find only small grocery stores in service stations and national parks. So it&#8217;s best to make one big supply stop in <strong>Windhoek<\/strong> and a second in <strong>Swakopmund<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s a pleasant city to explore<\/strong>: if you&#8217;re staying overnight, take the opportunity to wander around and discover its cultural and historical sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"777680\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #777680;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-jpg-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"Namibia\" class=\"wp-image-3401 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-jpg-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-jpg-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-jpg-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to extend your trip to Namibia? Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/lodges-namibia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our guide to the country&#8217;s most beautiful lodges<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is often regarded as a mere stopping-off point before setting off on a road trip to the country&#8217;s wide open spaces. Yet this dynamic city of contrasts is well worth a visit. With its colonial architecture, bustling markets, fascinating museums and nearby nature parks, Windhoek is sure to surprise. 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